Engineering Estimator

The Work Shop Resourcing Ltd; Verwood; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Work Shop Resourcing Ltd in Verwood is seeking an Engineering Estimator to join a prestigious Aerospace company. You will interpret drawings, prepare quotations, and collaborate with customers and suppliers to deliver competitive pricing.

Applicants should have apprentice-trained engineering background, CNC/machining experience, and a track record in continuous improvement within a subcontract shop. The role offers standard hours and development opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Detailed hands-on manufacturing experience with a changing product portfolio.
• Experience in AS9100 or similar quality environment.
• Technical machining and quality knowledge across methods and materials.
• Knowledge of OHSE in the workplace.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with CNC machining methods.
• Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Ability to complete quotations in a timely manner.
• Good communication with customers and suppliers.
• Understanding of production methods and machine tool capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Prepare quotations in a timely manner.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers.
• Understand method of production and machine tool capabilities.
• Collaborate with team to set competitive prices.
• Utilize machining knowledge to price parts effectively.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the shop.
• Operate in a busy subcontract machining environment.

Skills

CNC machining

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Quotations

Customer & supplier comms

Machining methods knowledge

AS9100 experience

Interpret drawings

Microsoft Office

Education

Apprentice trained engineer

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Engineering Estimator - Verwood BH31 - Salary up to £60k DOE

A prestigious Aerospace company based in Verwood is looking for a full time Engineering Estimator to join their team. Do you have industry experience within Aerospace and looking for a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company.

We are looking for a candidate with strong communications skills, strives in a fast paced environment and able to handle multiple projects.

Key responsibilities of Engineering Estimator:

• Apprentice trained time served engineer with detailed hands-on specific manufacturing experience with an ever-changing product portfolio.
• Experience of AS9100 environment or similar quality environment
• Appropriate technical machining and quality knowledge using a variety manufacturing methods and materials.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of OHSE in the workplace
• Successful implementation of positive change management projects
• Experience with CNC machining methods
• Problem solving ability
• Ability to understand timings on CNC machines
• Experience of leading continuous improvement strategy and implementing process improvements.
• Both turning and milling experience
• Proven history of working within a busy sub-contract machine shop environment

The ideal Engineering Estimator:

• Must be able to interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Ability to complete quotations in a timely manner
• Good communication with customers and suppliers
• Understand method of production
• Understand machine tool capabilities
• Work with the team to make the best prices for both the business and the customer
• Good knowledge of machining practices
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages (Excel, Word etc.)
• Good communications skills

Engineering Estimator

Verwood BH31

Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:30am - 4:30pm and Fri 7:30am to 12:30pm

Salary up to £60k DOE